Home / Quotes / Quote by David Brainerd

Quote by David Brainerd

“It is good for me to be afflicted that I may die wholly to this world and all that is in it.”

Book:The Life and Diary of David Brainerd

Work

The Life and Diary of David Brainerd

Browse quotes and source details for this work. more

Author

David Brainerd

David Brainerd was a prominent missionary born on April 20, 1718, and died on October 9, 1747. He dedicated his life to the spread of Christianity, particularly in North America. Brainerd is known for his missionary work among Native Americans and his profound religious experiences. more

“do you hate yourself i wonder? you can’t expect others to accept you until you’ve been able to accept yourself. sometimes i think i can really feel the pain. i’ve been there, i live there. but if you can make it through, nothing will beat you. you know the madhouses are full of emotional suicides. let’s just take it day by day.”

Pain Self Hatred Poetry Quote

Book:Grungy Ass Swaying

Source: Grungy Ass Swaying

“Russian was a language built around the exhalation of warmth and pain....”

Love Pain Warmth Russian Languages Russian Language

Book:Our Country Friends

Source: Our Country Friends

“When in pain, never panic, just say a prayer.”

Pain Prayer Panic

Author:Lailah Gifty Akita

“She didn't even hope for freedom anymore. The only escape she dared to dream of was the final one: death.”